Let's Get Surety

On this podcast episode, we are joined by Stefan Engelhardt from Brown & Brown Risk Solutions, who shares his insights into bonding cryptocurrency enterprises. Cryptocurrency is opaque to many, but this podcast offers a closer look at what constitutes cryptocurrency and how cryptocurrency transactions interface with money transmitter bonds. Also discussed are what financials and indemnity can look like when bonding cryptocurrency enterprises and what is the current appetite for bonding cryptocurrency enterprises. Be sure to check out the NASBP Virtual Seminar that Stefan presented titled, “Keeping Surety Weird: Exploring Opportunities in Commercial Surety”. With special guest: Stefan Engelhardt, National Surety Practice, Sales & Outreach Director, Brown & Brown Risk Solutions Hosted by: Kat Shamapande, Director, Professional Development, NASBP and Mark McCallum, CEO, NASBP Sponsored by Old Republic!

On this podcast episode, we are joined by Larry LeClair, Director of Government Relations at NASBP, who will offer some helpful tips when meeting with elected officials. We delve into the importance of engaging with elected officials, so they are attuned to the important issues facing their voter constituents and how those issues directly impact their respective state and/or district. Larry also provides a real-life example where an active NASBP volunteer connects with his elected official resulting in a significant policy change for the surety industry. The podcast also highlights the significance of attending NASBP’s Federal Legislative fly-in. Please visit the NASBP Fly-in for more information and subscribe to NASBP’s Focal Point, an electronic bulletin that provides concise, bulleted summaries of key legislative and regulatory developments. With special guest: Larry LeClair, Director, Government Relations, NASBP Hosted by: Kat Shamapande, Director, Professional Development, NASBP  Sponsored by Old Republic!

On this episode, we are joined by Sara Bour and James Germano from AIA Contract Documents to look behind the curtain at the AIA Contract Documents program. We discuss the history of AIA standardized contract development as well as the different families of related documents that they offer. Additionally, the guests characterize the AIA drafting process, its foundational principles and its objectives, and are told of the structure and composition of the AIA documents committee. Visit the AIA Contract Documents website for more information. With special guests: Sara Bour, Manager and Counsel, AIA Contract Documents and James Germano, Senior Manager and Counsel, AIA Contract Documents Hosted by: Kat Shamapande, Director, Professional Development, NASBP and Mark McCallum, CEO, NASBP Sponsored by Old Republic Surety!

On this episode, we are joined by Joseph Young a Partner and Board-Certified Construction Attorney with the law firm of Smith Currie in the firm’s Fort Lauderdale, Florida, office to discuss indemnity clauses. We touch on the different types of indemnity clauses as well as the relationship to limitations of liability clauses. Additionally, we discuss the importance of understanding what claims or damages are covered and who is being indemnified typically under most indemnity clauses! With special guest: Joseph R. Young, Partner, Smith, Currie & Hancock LLP Hosted by: Kat Shamapande, Director, Professional Development, NASBP and Mark McCallum, CEO, NASBP Sponsored by Old Republic!

On this episode of Let’s Get Surety®, we are joined by Brian Perlberg who serves as the Executive Director & Senior Counsel for ConsensusDocs, as well as the Senior Counsel for Construction Law & Contracts for Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America to talk about ConsenseusDocs. Brian shares some information on the background, purpose, and process behind ConsenseusDocs and what makes them unique. We also discuss how ConsenseusDocs has innovated and updated to keep up with the times including the creation of the Materials Price Escalation Clause and resource center. For more information visit ConsensusDocs online and you can link directly to their Price Escalation Resource Center or request a sample, as well. NASBP is a supporting organization of ConsensusDocs. With special guests: Brian Perlberg, Executive Director & Senior Counsel, ConsensusDocs, and Senior Counsel, AGC Hosted by: Kat Shamapande, Director, Professional Development, NASBP and Mark McCallum, CEO, NASBP

On this episode of Let’s Get Surety®, we are joined by David Kearby the Executive Director at TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit, to discuss TRIP’s work to increase public awareness of US Infrastructure needs. Both 2021 and 2022 were big years for infrastructure and David shares some highlights from the past and gives a sneak peek into what’s coming in 2023. For more information, on TRIP and how you can support their mission you can visit them online at tripnet.org. You can also get more information on NASBP’s Federal Legislative Fly-In  scheduled for March 2023 and add your voice to those reinforcing these messages on the Hill! Photo by kimi lee on Unsplash With special guest: David Kearby, CAE, Executive Director, TRIP Hosted by: Kat Shamapande, Director, Professional Development, NASBP and Mark McCallum, CEO, NASBP

On this episode of Let’s Get Surety®, NASBP CEO Mark McCallum flips the script and asks Kat Shamapande to step back from her role as host and share information on NASBP’s Professional Development Committee and the countless impressive educational offerings they make available to surety professionals to grow their careers, networks, and surety know-how. During this episode, we discuss the rich and engaging experience offered at NASBP’s Surety School classes including Contract Surety School classes Level I, II, and III and Commercial Surety School classes I and II (launching in 2023), NASBP’s Virtual Seminars, and surety focused online CE courses. Don’t miss this review of the many excellent resources offered by NASBP to help you fuel your passion as a surety professional! With special guest: Kat Shamapande, Director, Professional Development, NASBP Hosted by: Mark McCallum, CEO, NASBP

On this episode of Let’s Get Surety®, we are joined by Ken Cobleigh, Esq., Vice President & Counsel for the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Contract Documents Program, to discuss two key concepts, Delegated Design and Design Assist, which are gaining in prevalence in commercial construction. Ken shares some background with us, then provides critical definitions to help distinguish the meaning and import of these terms. Also discussed are the process by which the AIA documents committee uses to create its standardized agreements and how AIA standardized documents can clarify issues and encourage conversation to promote clear understanding by all parties. For more information, check out the Design Collaboration on Construction Projects White Paper that Ken mentioned as well as a Sample Delegated Design Agreement and a Sample Design Assist Agreement which are all posted on aiacontracts.org. With special guest: Kenneth Cobleigh Esq., Vice President & Counsel, AIA Contract Documents Hosted by: Kat Shamapande, Director, Professional Development, NASBP and Mark McCallum, CEO, NASBP

On this episode of NASBP’s Let’s Get Surety® we are joined by NASBP Past Presidents Larry McMahon of Alliant Insurance Services, Tom Padilla of HUB International, and Bob Shaw of Skillings Shaw & Associates. We look at the past, discussing each of our guests’ entry into the surety industry as well as their industry involvement and presidential terms through their stories, which reveal the important initiatives spearheaded during their presidential terms and which continue into the present day. We also discuss the importance and impact of NASBP’s Surety Schools and volunteer committee involvement on their distinguished careers! You can find out more about joining a committee and get more information and register for NASBP’s next Surety School class now! With special guests: Larry McMahon, Executive Vice President, Surety Manager, Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., Tom Padilla, Senior Vice President, HUB International Limited, and Bob Shaw, President, Skillings Shaw & Associates, Inc. Hosted by: Kat Shamapande, Director, Professional Development, NASBP and Mark McCallum, CEO, NASBP

On this episode of Let’s Get Surety®, we are joined by Mike Bomba, Managing Director and Counsel for the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Contract Documents Program to discuss the importance and significant advantages of standardized construction and related contracts. Among the principal advantages discussed are cost and time savings and predictability, thereby facilitating and expediting complex construction industry transactions. Mike also shares some of the interesting history of AIA Contract Documents program on their website. With special guest: Michael Bomba, Managing Director and Counsel, AIA Contract Documents Hosted by: Kat Shamapande, Director, Professional Development, NASBP and Mark McCallum, CEO, NASBP